Free-agent QB Chad Pennington (Dolphins) said he is leaning toward retirement. Pennington is healthy enough to resume his NFL career after destroying his left knee playing pickup basketball last year; however, he plans to continue broadcasting games for FOX Sports.

Miami Dolphins impending free-agent QB Chad Pennington (knee) said he is planning to sit out the 2011 season and do some work for Fox Sports. He said he has not had any noticeable setbacks in his recovery from a torn anterior cruciate ligament.

Miami Dolphins impending free-agent QB Chad Pennington (knee) could receive interest if he shows interest in the rehab from his knee injury once free agency begins and if it appears like he would be ready for the start of the season. Pennington suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament while playing basketball in March.

Miami Dolphins QB Chad Pennington (knee) said in an e-mail over the weekend that his knee surgery April 7 went well, and he is already off crutches, reports Ben Volin, of the Palm Beach Post. Pennington had surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament.

Miami Dolphins QB Chad Pennington (knee) said Dr. James Andrews told him that he has a chance to play football again in four months, which would mean a return in August or September, reports Omar Kelly, of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Pennington said he is not sure if that is an optimistic timetable but is working to accomplish it. He has a brace on his knee but is able to walk without any crutches. He said his rehab should not be very challenging because it was a clean tear.